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Chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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Define the steps in critical thinking

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recognize that an issue exists, analyzing information about the issue, evaluating information, and make conclusions

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2
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Define evidence based knowledge

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knowledge based on research or clinical expertise

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3
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Define Truth Seeking

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seek the true meaning of a situation

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4
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Define open-mindness

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Be tolerant of different views an one’s own prejudices

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5
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Define Analyticity

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Anticipate possible results or consequences

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6
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Define Systematicity

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be organized

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7
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Define Self confidence

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trust in your own reasoning process

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8
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Define inquisitiveness

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be eager to acquire new knowledge and value learning

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9
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Define Maturity

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reflect on your own judgements

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10
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3 levels of critical thinking

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  1. basic 2. complex 3. commitment
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11
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Define basic critical thinking

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the learner trusts that experts have the right answers for every problem; thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules or principles

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Define Complex critical thinking

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learners begin to separate themselves from experts and analyze and examine choices more independently

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Define Commitment Critical thinking

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Learners anticipate the need to make choices without assistance from others and accept accountability

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14
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Define scientific method

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systematic,ordered approach to gathering data and solving problems

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15
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Define Problem solving

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obtain information and then use the information plus what you already know to find a solution

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16
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define decision making

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focuses on problem resolution

17
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Define diagnostic reasoning

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determining a patient’s health stauts after you have assigned meaning to the behaviors and symptoms presented

18
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Define inference

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process of drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence

19
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Define clinical decision making

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careful reasoning so the best options are chosen for the best outcomes

20
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Define nursing process

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five-step clinical decision making approach

21
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List 5 components of critical thinking

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  1. knowledge base
  2. experience
  3. critical thinking competencies
  4. Attitudes
  5. standards
22
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of confidence

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speak with conviction and always be prepared to perform care safely

23
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of thinking indeendently

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read the nursing literaure

24
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of fairness

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listen to both sides in any discussion

25
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of responsiblity

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refer to policy and procedure manual to review steps of a skill

26
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of risk taking

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be willing to recommend alternative approaches to nursing care

27
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of discipline

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take time to be thorough and mange your time effectively

28
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of perseverance

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be cautious of an easy answer;look for a pattern and find a solution

29
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of creativity

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look for different approaches if interventions are not working

30
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of curiosity

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explore and learn more about a patient to make appropriate clinical judgements

31
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of integrity

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do not compromise nursing standards or honesty in delivering nursing care

32
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what is the application to practice with regards to attitudes of humility

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recognize when you need more information to make a decision

33
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what are two standards used in the critical thinking model

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intellectual and professional

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